From hundreds of applicants and nominees, a selection committee comprised of our editorial team and professionals from a wide range of industries selected 40 of the most accomplished and prestigious companies in Arizona.

Adolfson & Peterson ConstructionArizona base: TempeArizona leadership: Bryan Dunn, senior vice presidentYears in Arizona: 21Employees in Arizona: 63 in TempeFast fact: Dogs and pets are allowed in the office and employees have the flexibility to bring their children to work.Web:a-p.com

American ExpressArizona base: PhoenixArizona leadership: Tammy Weinbaum, senior vice presidentYears in Arizona: 51Employees in Arizona: 7,775Fast fact: Fortune Magazine named the company to its Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For lists in 2012.Web:aexp.com

Arizona Charter AcademyArizona base: SurpriseArizona leadership: Melissa Holdaway, CEOYears in Arizona: 11Employees in Arizona: 71Fast fact: ACA values diversity and 70 percent of its student population is made up of minorities. ACA’s staff mirrors the diversity of its students.Web:azcharter.com

Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. LLCArizona base: ScottsdaleArizona leadership: Craig Jackson, chairman and CEOYears in Arizona: 41Employees in Arizona: 50Fast fact: Has raised more than $48 million for local and national charities.Web:barrett-jackson.com

Biltmore Bank of ArizonaArizona base: PhoenixArizona leadership: Jeff Gaia, chairman and CEOYears in Arizona: 9Employees in Arizona: 50Fast fact: For more than a decade, CFO Paige Mulhollan has volunteered nearly 40 Saturdays a year to Habitat for Humanity of Arizona.Web:biltmorebankaz.com

Cancer Treatment Centers of AmericaArizona base: GoodyearArizona leadership: Dr. Edgar Staren, president and CEOYears in Arizona: 4Employees in Arizona: 447Fast fact: CTCA is the first 100 percent digital cancer hospital in the nation. Patient records are maintained in an Electronic Health Records System.Web:ctca-hope.com

CA TechnologiesArizona base: ScottsdaleArizona leadership: Jon Hunter, general managerYears in Arizona: More than 20 yearsEmployees in Arizona: 88Fast fact: Partnered with the Boys & Girls Club to launch “Tech Girls Rock” to inspire girls to explore technology-related opportunities and careers.Web:ca.com

Casa Grande Regional Medical CenterArizona base: Casa GrandeArizona leadership: Rona Curphy, president and CEOYears in Arizona: 28Employees in Arizona: 845Fast fact: Certified as a mature-friendly workplace by the state; 59 percent of employees are age 45 or older.Web:cgrmc.org

Cigna HealthCare of ArizonaArizona base: PhoenixArizona leadership: Stephanie Gorman, president and general managerYears in Arizona: 40Employees in Arizona: 2,865Fast fact: One of only 25 companies in 2011 recognized for diversity and inclusion in Racing Toward Diversity magazine.Web:cigna.com

Great American Title Agency, Inc.Arizona base: PhoenixArizona leadership: Bruce Beverly, CEOYears in Arizona: 14Employees in Arizona: 127Fast fact: Ranked No. 1 by Ranking Arizona among title companies from 2009-2012.Web: azgat.com

InfusionsoftArizona base: GilbertArizona leadership: Clate Mask, CEOYears in Arizona: 8Employees in Arizona: 246Fast fact: Mask was an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2012 and earned a Father of the Year Award in 2007.Web:infusionsoft.com

International Cruise & Excursions, Inc.Arizona base: ScottsdaleArizona leadership: John Rowley, president and CEOYears in Arizona: 15Employees in Arizona: 928Fast fact: ICE is the largest woman-owned business in Metro Phoenix.Web:iceenterprise.com

KeatsConnellyArizona base: PhoenixArizona leadership: Robert Keats, presidentYears in Arizona: 22Employees in Arizona: 27Fast fact: Has earned the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility for four consecutive years.Web:keatsconnelly.com

Mark-TaylorArizona base: ScottsdaleArizona leadership: Dale Phillips, presidentYears in Arizona: 26Employees in Arizona: 420Fast fact: Donating rent for an entire year through its Save the Family partnership allowed members of the Mark-Taylor team to experience the joy of giving back.Web:mark-taylor.com

Mayo ClinicArizona base: ScottsdaleArizona leadership: Wyatt Decker, vice president and CEOYears in Arizona: 25Employees in Arizona: 5,524Fast fact: Fortune Magazine has named Mayo Clinic to its 100 Best Companies to Work For list for nine consecutive years.Web:mayo.edu

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.Arizona base: TempeArizona leadership: Robert “Bo” Calbert, president, Southwest DivisionYears in Arizona: 33Employees in Arizona: 326Fast fact: Successfully implemented techniques to become one of the nation’s safest builders, improving safety results by more than 82 percent.Web:mccarthy.com

Microchip Technology Inc.Arizona base: ChandlerArizona leadership: Steve Sanghi, president and CEOYears in Arizona: 23Employees in Arizona: 1,579Fast fact: Recorded its 86th consecutive quarter of profitability in May 2012.Web:microchip.com

The Paradies ShopsArizona base: PhoenixArizona leadership: Gregg Paradies, president and CEOYears in Arizona: 15Employees in Arizona: 107Fast fact: Airport Revenue News recognized The Paradies Shops as the “Best Airport Retailer” for the 17th year in a row in 2012.Web:theparadiesshops.com

PCA SKINArizona base: ScottsdaleArizona leadership: Richard Linder, CEOYears in Arizona: 22Employees in Arizona: 77Fast fact: Every member of the PCA SKIN team is given a paid day off to volunteer in the community.Web:pcaskin.com

Ryan, LLCArizona base: ScottsdaleArizona leadership: Jon Sweet, executive vice president and vice chair for strategy and business developmentYears in Arizona: 8Employees in Arizona: 38Fast fact: The Ryan Foundation was formed in 2011 and supports four key beneficiaries: Susan G. Komen, St. Jude Children’s Research Center, the American Heart Association, and Habitat for Humanity.Web:ryan.com

SCF ArizonaArizona base: PhoenixArizona leadership: Don Smith, president and CEOYears in Arizona: 87Employees in Arizona: 480Fast fact: Company has an in-house wellness center that is staffed by two nurse practitioners.Web:scfaz.com

St. Mary’s Food Bank AllianceArizona base: PhoenixArizona leadership: Beverly Damore, president and CEOYears in Arizona: 45Employees in Arizona: 160Fast fact: Organization has a prestigious Arizona heritage as the birthplace of the world’s first food bank.Web:firstfoodbank.org

ScriptSaveArizona base: TucsonArizona leadership: Lori Bryant, president and CEOYears in Arizona: 18Employees in Arizona: 68Fast fact: Recognizes employees with its Most Valuable Peep (MVP) Award. The MVP receives a cash bonus, covered parking and a package of “Peeps” candy.Web:scriptsave.com

ShutterflyArizona base: PhoenixArizona leadership: Dwain Parrish, senior site directorYears in Arizona: 3Employees in Arizona: 234Fast fact: 90 percent of new ideas to improve the company’s manufacturing processes are conceived by employees on the production floor.Web:shutterfly.com

Sonoran Quest LaboratoriesArizona base: TempeArizona leadership: Dave Dexter, CEOYears in Arizona: 15Employees in Arizona: 2,644Fast fact: In 2012, Sonoran Quest Laboratories will provide testing services for more than 6 million patients and will perform more than 20 million tests.Web:sonoraquest.com

Sundt Construction, Inc.Arizona base: TempeArizona leadership: David S. Crawford, president and CEOYears in Arizona: 93Employees in Arizona: 737Fast fact: As a 100 percent employee-owned company, Sundt has produced 119 employee-owners with stock balances of more than $1 million since 1996.Web:sundt.com

UnitedHealthcare of ArizonaArizona base: PhoenixArizona leadership: Jeri Jones, CEOYears in Arizona: 28Employees in Arizona: 2,910Fast fact: Since 1999, has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and North American Index.Web:uhc.com

US AirwaysArizona base: TempeArizona leadership: Douglas Parker, CEOYears in Arizona: 29 (1983-2005 as America West)Employees in Arizona: 9,764Fast fact: Has earned a 100 percent rating from the Human Rights Campaign for seven years in a row.Web:usairways.com

Ventana Medical SystemsArizona base: TucsonArizona leadership: Mara Aspinall, presidentYears in Arizona: 25Employees in Arizona: 1,102Fast fact: Manufactures more than 200 cancer diagnostic tests and instruments for 56 countries and for 4 million people afflicted with cancer yearly around the world.Web:ventana.roche.com

Brightest Stars

Four companies take the spotlight among Most Admired Companies in Arizona

On Sept. 5, AZ Business magazine and BestCompaniesAZ honored 40 of the most innovative and exceptional companies in Arizona at the third annual Most Admired Companies Awards at the Ritz-Carlton in Phoenix.

Leadership Excellence: Cancer Treatment Centers of America

CTCA at Western Regional Medical Center employs a new model of cancer care that is the foundation of CTCA. A whole-person treatment approach is combined with a nurturing and compassionate environment which is now known as the CTCA Mother Standard of care. This standard permeates every aspect of hospital operations at CTCA as all employees — from housekeeping staff to doctors to administrators — are empowered to put the focus of their work on providing the best possible care to patients. Leadership at CTCA demonstrates high-level transparency to both employees and patients by communicating all aspects of hospital operations. Both successes and opportunities are communicated and patients and employees are empowered to share ideas for improvement. Employees are encouraged to identify ways to reduce waste and improve operations and present suggestions for improvement based on a personal understanding of what the job entails. Once a need has been identified, employees are given paid time to participate in developing and implementing solutions.

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Cancer Treatment Centers of AmericaArizona base: GoodyearArizona leadership: Dr. Edgar Staren, president and CEOYears in Arizona: 4Employees in Arizona: 447Fast fact: CTCA is the first 100 percent digital cancer hospital in the nation. Patient records are maintained in an Electronic Health Records System.Web:ctca-hope.com

Brightest Stars

Four companies take the spotlight among Most Admired Companies in Arizona

On Sept. 5, AZ Business magazine and BestCompaniesAZ honored 40 of the most innovative and exceptional companies in Arizona at the third annual Most Admired Companies Awards at the Ritz-Carlton in Phoenix.

Social Responsibility: Biltmore Bank of Arizona

Biltmore bank CEO Jeff Gaia says, “Our commitment to our community is an integral part of our business strategy,” and the bankers put their money where their mouths are. Founder Richard J. Lehmann serves on the Knight Transportation Company Board, the TGen Foundation Board, and the Mayo Clinic Advisory Board. Senior Credit Officer John T. Byrd has served on the boards of the Valley of the Sun YMCA, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Valley of the Sun Communities in Schools, Midtown Rotary Club, and he has been active in Junior Achievement, and Friends of Mexican Art. For more than a decade, CFO Paige Mulhollan has volunteered nearly 40 Saturdays a year to Habitat for Humanity of Arizona and even brought the entire office out for weekends of volunteerism to experience giving back. Managing Director Greg Lehmann is a member EC70, a group devoted to raising millions of dollars for children’s organizations, including Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Boys & Girls Clubs and UMOM New Day Centers.

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Biltmore Bank of ArizonaArizona base: PhoenixArizona leadership: Jeff Gaia, chairman and CEOYears in Arizona: 9Employees in Arizona: 50Fast fact: For more than a decade, CFO Paige Mulhollan has volunteered nearly 40 Saturdays a year to Habitat for Humanity of Arizona.Web:biltmorebankaz.com

Brightest Stars

Four companies take the spotlight among Most Admired Companies in Arizona

On Sept. 5, AZ Business magazine and BestCompaniesAZ honored 40 of the most innovative and exceptional companies in Arizona at the third annual Most Admired Companies Awards at the Ritz-Carlton in Phoenix.

Customer Opinion: CA Technologies

CA Technologies — an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments, from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud — manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. Here is just one of example of how CA delivered for its customers: The State of Arizona’s Information Services Division (ISD) was under pressure to deliver more service for less. With 25 different groups juggling 200 projects and 10 times that many concurrent tasks at any one time, project management was missing from the state’s ISD. CA Clarity has enabled the state to transform its IT support operation, helped manage task timelines and labor, as well as having the financials and forecasting officials needed to stay on time and within budget. As a result, the state’s executive branch experienced an eight-figure savings, so the software is literally helping to generate the revenue that pays for its own installation.

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CA TechnologiesArizona base: ScottsdaleArizona leadership: Jon Hunter, general managerYears in Arizona: More than 20 yearsEmployees in Arizona: 88Fast fact: Partnered with the Boys & Girls Club to launch “Tech Girls Rock” to inspire girls to explore technology-related opportunities and careers.Web:ca.com

Brightest Stars

Four companies take the spotlight among Most Admired Companies in Arizona

On Sept. 5, AZ Business magazine and BestCompaniesAZ honored 40 of the most innovative and exceptional companies in Arizona at the third annual Most Admired Companies Awards at the Ritz-Carlton in Phoenix.

Workplace Culture: St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance

St. Mary’s Food Bank — which distributed more than 69,000,000 pounds of food in 2011 — promotes a worker-friendly workplace through company values, employee involvement, recognition, and employee growth. The food bank’s strategic plan emphasizes career development as part of its succession planning program. Career development plans, personality assessments, and 360-degree evaluations by supervisors, peers, and direct reports are used to ensure that the right people are in the right jobs at the right time. Employee recognition takes many forms, including quarterly meetings where employees receive service anniversary awards and awards recognizing work that goes above and beyond, such as Peer Recognition Awards, Safe Driver Awards, Spot Bonus Awards, Key Contributor Awards, and an annual John van Hengel Achievement Award. In April of 2012, St. Mary’s held its first annual Forklift & Driver Safety Rodeo to help promote worker pride and safety. The event was a family-friendly and allowed workers to compete on obstacle courses for cash and trophies.

Video by Cory Bergquist

St. Mary’s Food Bank AllianceArizona base: PhoenixArizona leadership: Beverly Damore, president and CEOYears in Arizona: 45Employees in Arizona: 160Fast fact: Organization has a prestigious Arizona heritage as the birthplace of the world’s first food bank.Web:firstfoodbank.org